The Man Who Saved Christmas (2002)
Synopsis of The Man Who Saved Christmas
Jason Alexander stars as fabled toy manufacturer, A.C. Gilbert in this Capraesque TV movie. An overachiever since his school days, Gilbert surprises his stern father (Ed Asner) by forsaking a career in medicine to pursue an entirely different business. Creating the now legendary Erector Set, A.C. sets up his own toy company in 1913, an enterprise which is raking in millions within two years. But with America's entry into WWI, the U.S. government prevails upon Gilbert to convert his factory into a munitions plant. Though at heart a pacifist, Gilbert agrees to do so, secure in the belief that he will be able to return to toys once the hostilities have ceased. Alas, the Government has other plans. At their behest, Gilbert reluctantly mounts a "Buy Bonds, Not Toys" campaign designed to divert the money normally spent on Christmas gifts to the war effort. Is this the end of Christmastime as millions of children know it, or will Gilbert be able to salvage both the holiday and the spirit of giving? The Man Who Saved Christmas debuted December 15, 2002, on CBS. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 88 mins
Complete Cast of The Man Who Saved Christmas
- Jayne Eastwood
- Kenneth Welsh
- Ed Asner - Gilbert Sr.
- Ari Cohen - Frank Gilbert
- C. David Johnston - Sam Ryder
- Daniel Kash
- Jason Alexander - A.C. Gilbert
- Kelly Rowan - Mary Gilbert
- Jake Brockman - Al Gilbert Jr.
- Director(s):
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Producer(s):
- Randi Richmond, Randi Raymond
- Categories:
- Television
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